Distinctives

Be Known
At George Fox, you are not just a number. You are known by name. Our professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically and spiritually – and opportunities abound for students to thrive in a supportive community that encourages academic rigor and spiritual growth. Our 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for plenty of personal attention in the classroom.

Christian Values
As a Christian college rooted in the Friends tradition, we believe George Fox is uniquely designed to foster authentic and meaningful relationships that lead to personal transformation. In keeping with our mission of Christian higher education, all of our employees – faculty, staff and administrators – are committed Christians.

Study Abroad
George Fox ranks among the nation's leaders in study-abroad participation. Nearly half of our undergraduates participate in an international experience.

Richter Scholars Program
George Fox undergraduate and graduate students receive funding for independent research projects conducted with a faculty mentor. We are one of 11 universities in the Richter Scholars Program, including Yale, Dartmouth, Cal Tech, and University of Chicago.

Graduate Programs for Working Professionals
Many of our Portland, Salem and Redmond programs allow students to take classes while also continuing a typical 40-hour workweek.

Community Service

Serve Day: Every fall, the university closes campus for its annual Serve Day and sends more than 2,000 students, professors and staff members into the local community to do volunteer service at parks, senior citizen homes, churches, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. George Fox students annually volunteer thousands of hours in service in Yamhill County, Portland and throughout Oregon.

Serve Trips: Students use their winter, spring and summer breaks to volunteer locally and internationally on school-sponsored service trips.